I had BEEN pretty emotionally FLAT AND low LEADING UP TO THE DAY I ATTENDED SAM’S THE THRILL OF IT ALL TOUR. I WONDERED IF I’D EVER FEEL ANYTHING AGAIN. THE SHOW OPENED WITH THE SONG BURNING, AND THE BASE OF THOSE FIRST NOTES VIBRATED THROUGH MY CHEST AND I FELT HAPPY. LATER IN THE EVENING, SAM SPOTTED THE LIGHT UP SIGN CONSISTING OF A RED HIGH HEEL WITH A TUBE SOCK THAT I HAD MADE AND POINTED AT IT WITH BOTH HANDS. I FELT ELATED. I LEFT THAT SHOW FEELING LIGHTER AND WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE.